March On, Weary Soldier: A Poem

One of these days I might just have to make a book of poems, considering the rate I've been writing them! This one focuses on the struggles of life and the drive to keep fighting for a life worth living.

I've walked this road,

So seemingly alone.

Shadows, they follow me,

And whisper their lies.

I try in vain to fight it,

These words in my head.

But no matter my actions,

They shout instead.

I'm going to fight,

But I'm tired of the lie.

Of always trying to be,

My own worst enemy.

I'm sick of running from

The monster I've become.

I'm done with ignoring

The drive of my dreams.

They say I only have to trust,

But that's a one-way street.

Don't they know it takes two

To make someone free?

I swear I'll never die, 

To what keeps me alive.

I'll fuel my fiery passion,

Forever, defiant, I'll fight.

I don't have the time

To nurse broken wings.

When I know I was meant 

To capture my dreams.